I’ve had a jar of tahini sitting in my pantry for too long. I really should use it more often. My intention when I bought it was to use it in salad dressings and similar sauces, but I just haven’t reached for it until now. I actually never intended to use it in this dish, but it just happened, and I’m glad it did.

I got a couple of bunches of broccoli rabe greens in my CSA and I wanted to include it in dinner. I also had a head of cauliflower begging to be used. Both of these veggies tend to get used as side dishes. I wanted to include both in my main course. So I came up with this soba noodle dish. I love cooking with soba noodles. I buy a gluten free version and they cook up so fast and taste excellent.

Tofu, Cauliflower & Greens with Soba Noodles and Miso Tahini Sauce

 

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Author: Hindy Garfinkel

Recipe type: vegan, dinner, gluten free

Ingredients

• Soba Noodles
• 1 pound of extra-firm tofu, cubed and drained
• 1 tbsp. tamari or soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1.5 tbsp. ginger, chopped
• 1 head of cauliflower, washed and trimmed
• 1 bunch of broccoli rabe greens (could also use spinach or swiss chard), washed and chopped
• 2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper

Miso Tahini Sauce

• 3 tbsp. tahini
• 2 tbsp. white miso
• 1 tbsp. soy sauce
• 1 tbsp. ginger, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• ¾ cup water
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
• additional salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil some salted water in a pot and cook the soba according to the directions on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. Preheat the oven to 400.
3. Mix the tamari and the sesame oil. Mix in to the cubed tofu. Place the tofu on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes.
4. Heat up the coconut oil in a large pan. Add in the sesame oil.
5. Saute the onion, garlic, ginger and shallots for a few minutes to soften.
6. Break up the cauliflower and add to the pan. Cook for about 8-10 minutes. Let the cauliflower brown a bit.
7. One the cauliflower is softer, but still has some bite to it, turn the heat down lower add in the chopped greens.
8. Add in the red pepper flakes, salt and ground pepper.
9. In a separate bowl, whisk all of the sauce ingredients together.
10. To serve, layer the soba noodles then the cauliflower mixture. Then pour the sauce over both. You can garnish with scallions, roasted sesame seeds and additional red pepper flakes if you like.
11. Enjoy!

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